Desperate Housewife Nicollette Sheridan in a faux-hawk ponytail. Tony Barson/WireImage.com.
For a more rocked out, looser, punky version, Taylor suggests using your fingers and breaking up the top section. Remember to wear the look with appropriate outfits like slim-fit jeans and a basic black T-shirt. "This look is great paired with stilettos for a night out," says Taylor.
If you're bold and daring, go for maximum height at the top like songstress Gwen Stefani, but, Taylor warns, "Make sure that the height and shape balance your face shape -- bigger isn't always better!"
Tamer variations: smooth and sleek or an elegant chignon
If you're not quite ready to wear a drastic faux-hawk, go for a classic, preppy look by following the five steps above, but leave the top section smooth and sleek rather than high and backcombed. "Using a large-barrel curling iron, curl the ponytail section for a loose, bouncy texture," Taylor suggests. "This is great for the office or a dinner party." You can also twist the ponytail into a chignon for another office-appropriate look.
The faux-hawk ponytail may seem like an intimidating 'do to wear at first, but yes, you can wear it and no, it's not a look that's reserved for those with excessive tattoos and multiple body piercings. The next time you're faced with a bad hair day, resist the urge to wear another boring ponytail. Instead, have some fun with your hair by styling it into a fabulous, fierce faux-hawk ponytail.
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